By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja on Sunday for Ijebu-Ode, Ogun, where he will attend the eighth-day prayer for Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The Awujale of Ijebu, a revered traditional ruler, passed away on July 13 at the age of 91 and was buried theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of the former military leader Ibrahim Babangida, as the Chairman of the revitalised Bank of Agriculture (BOA). This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. Tinubu also approvedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a spartan leader who never embezzled public funds. Akpabio stated this at an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in honour of Buhari at the State House, Abuja,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday renamed University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The university is now known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. The President made the announcement during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session in Abuja. The session, convenedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Permanent Secretary to the State House, Mr Temitope Fashedemi, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an elder statesman who devoted his life to nation building. He described Buhari as a patriotic elder statesman who dedicated his lifeContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to resolving the visa dispute with the United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) through diplomatic engagement. The government also reiterated its unwavering commitment to strengthening longstanding cordial diplomatic relations with the governments of both countries. This is containedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip Pierre, has extended heartfelt condolences to Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Pierre’s condolence message was issued on Monday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “On behalf of the Government and People of SaintContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari. This was announced in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement, a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session earlier scheduled for Tuesday hasContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing him as an iconic, towering natural ruler. In a tribute personally signed, Tinubu praised the monarch’s 65-year reign, which was marked by unwavering duty, honour, and selfless service to hisContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “patriot whose legacy will endure”. Tinubu said Buhari’s service and sacrifice to the nation will remain etched in the nation’s collective memory. He announced thatContinue Reading
